Savor Steak Queso Rice for a Cheesy Comfort Meal Tonight
Steak Queso Rice combines creamy queso with sirloin steak and veggies for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1 pound sirloin steak cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Rice Mixture
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
- ½ cup frozen corn thawed
- ½ cup diced bell pepper any color
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¾ cup queso blanco cheese sauce for creaminess
Optional Garnish
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Season sirloin steak strips with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the steak for 4–5 minutes until seared.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked white rice, diced tomatoes, canned black beans, thawed frozen corn, diced bell pepper, and diced red onion. Stir gently to mix.
- Pour queso blanco cheese sauce into the rice mixture and stir gently until coated. The warm cheese creates a creamy texture.
- Transfer cooked steak to the rice mixture and fold gently to combine.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro on top before serving. Serve hot in bowls or as a filling for burritos.
Notes
This recipe is versatile; customize with seasonal veggies for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 20mg
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